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Chandra Are, MBBS, named to ACGME committee

Dr. Are has been appointed to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Institutional Review Committee.

Feb 23, 2026

Chandra Are, MBBS

Registration open for Updates in Rheumatology conference

Annual event, which provides updates on the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases, is April 17.

Feb 23, 2026

From left, James O'Dell, MD, and Bryant England, MD

Registration now open for April’s Latta Lecture

David Skorton, MD, of the AAMC, will speak on academic medicine forging ahead amid change.

Feb 23, 2026

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges

Mayor John Ewing Jr. to celebrate UNMC’s community engagement

The mayor will visit the UNMC Omaha campus on Monday for UNMC Community Engagement Day.

Feb 20, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. shake hands at a ribbon cutting in October opening the parking garage in EDGE District.

New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 16, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

Remembering dentistry’s Joan Sivers, DDS

Visitation and funeral services will be Tuesday and Wednesday for Dr. Sivers, who served more than 37 years at UNMC.

Feb 9, 2026

Joan Sivers, DDS

New format, partners for Children’s Dental Day

The UNMC College of Dentistry will partner with community clinics to expand outreach to children, build dental homes.

Feb 4, 2026

A pediatric dental patient receives care at a Children's Dental Day event.

Dr. Sasse brings ambition, understanding to wellness role

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, has embraced her role as the college’s director of student success and wellness.

Feb 4, 2026

Kelsey Sasse, DDS, sits in the UNMC College of Dentistry's new wellness lounge.

Sen. Quick tours college, discusses state’s dental needs

Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick is a member of the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee.

Feb 4, 2026

From left, Nebraska State Sen. Dan Quick and UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD

New startup rises from ‘farm to pharmacy’ collaboration

UNMC researchers, supporters team with Nebraska farming to attack neurodegenerative diseases.

Jan 27, 2026

UNMC researchers and the Oehlerking and Swarts families met in 2024 for a “Corn Farm Fest” in Elmwood, Nebraska.